Making a difference in the community
Accomplishments
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Business 380 Excellence Award (2017)
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Established as a 501c3 non-profit organization
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Initiated a Student Discount Card for Coe and Mount Mercy students for restaurants and retail businesses
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Began redevelopment and revitalization with signs, more efficient clean-up and beautification
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Initiated the opening of the Cedar Rapids Police Substation
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Installment of district-wide bicycle racks
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Installed trash receptacles along First Avenue
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50% reduction in crime over the past 6 years
Ongoing Projects
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College District Area Action Plan with City of Cedar Rapids
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Facilitate development projects within the district
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Neighborhood Clean-Up (Fall and Spring)
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Promote safety and security efforts
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Additional trees in the area
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Increase membership
2021 District Goals
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Leverage digital platforms to help promote businesses in the District
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Continue planning for promotional District signage along the CeMar trail
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All membership fees for 2021 have been waived!
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Non-profit organization, established February 2007
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Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Monthly meetings are held to discuss and resolve issues
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Regularly meets with Cedar Rapids Police to discuss safety and concerns
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Contributions are used for District-wide programming and promotion of District businesses and partners
Quick Facts
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